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Our large family group of 10 from Salt Lake City, UT visited England together for an extended trip in August. We looked for a location to stay in the Preston area within reach of all the interesting sites of northwest England. We found the Barnacre cottages on the Internet. Since it was our first trip of this sort, we did not know what to expect. Needless to say, we were very, very pleased to find this cottage. It met all our needs and more. It is situated in the lovely countryside on a hillside overlooking the area of Garstang. Driving the country roads meandering though the region took some getting used to; it is off the beaten path, but not too far away from access to the M6 and the city.We stayed in the Old Stables cottages. It fit our needs perfectly - we could not imagine better accomodations. The rooms were immaculate, the kitchen and dining area modern and functional. The solar room was a great place to rest and relax, and see the chickens walking across the yard. The tennis court and play area were great for the kids to use; with an impressive view of the surrounding area all the way to Blackpool and the ocean. The location makes for lovely sunset scenes. The Sharples were delightful hosts; friendly and responsive in arranging the reservation, introducing us to the cottage, and answering queries.All family members agreed that we would definitely stay here again.

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Liked best:Everything

Travelling group:Extended Family

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We stayed in Mole End Cottage for Christmas. The cottage is wonderful, tastefully decorated and a real home from home. The location is fantastic with views out to the sea and surrounded by woodlands and country walks. I have stayed in many rentals and this one is the nicest ever. If you want a traditional English country experience with full 5 star luxury then this is the place. Congratulations to the owners on providing such a wonderful holiday rental.

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We booked the 'Piggeries' cottage for the Easter Weekend as we were looking for somewhere for a short term let and that was set in the countryside. The Barnacre cottages website was very informative and packed with info on where to go in the local area. I was particularly impressed by the speed of response to my booking enquiry and to the various email communications I had with the owner Sue. One of the major attractions was that in the cottage grounds, there were likely to be lambs for the kids to feed and also a pony.

On arrival at the property (easy to find with Sat Nav) I was greeted by Sue's husband, Terry, who showed us into the property (which was very beautiful from the outside) and pointed out all the main amenities. At the heart of the living room is a fantastic wood-burning stove which Terry lit for us and which we basically kept burning most of the time which gave the cottage a fantastic homely feel. The cottage is very nicely decorated in keeping with the name of the cottage, which lots of little clever touches of pig-related decorations, mugs etc. Both bedrooms were very comfortable and towels, bedding etc were all provided. Another nice touch was that the owners had provided us with some home bakes on arrival and some easter eggs for the kids.

The thing that struck us throughout our stay is just how friendly the owners are and the effort they make to help keep the kids entertained. Right opposite the cottage was a newly built barn area for the Pony (Fluff) and 4 Lambs. This provided the kids with a great experience as they were able to give the lambs their milk every morning and evening and got to feed and ride the Pony. The owners really enjoyed seeing the kids enjoying themselves so much and made sure that they scheduled a time for the feeding/Pony riding with us each day.

The cottage is nicely situated to be able to visit the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and also Manchester/Liverpool/Blackpool, although I would encourage you to avoid Blackpool at all costs. It was a nightmare with young children (5 and 7) who wanted to fritter money away on machines and on rides which were really not very good at all.

I would strongly recommend a stay in any of the cottages at Barnacre - the larger ones also looked amazing and Terry explained to me that they were often used as a meeting place for families north/south of the border or even for ex-pats returning to the area for a while.

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Liked best:Homeliness of the cottage and the friendliness of owners - kids would say the animals!

Liked least:no complaints at all about cottage. I liked my visit to Blackpool the least.

Travelling group:Family with Young Children

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The whole family had a very enjoyable week in Woodpecker cottage. Sue and Terry were delightful hosts, the surrounding area is spectacluar and the cottage and grounds fullfilled the needs of all age ranges who stayed. The children loved the park area and enormous tennis court, the chickens were welcomed visitors also.Woodpecker cottage was first class, the decor and appliances were beyond our expectations, every aspect had been thoughtfully considered.Thank you to Sue and Terry and we will certainly re-visit and recommend Barnacre.

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Liked best:The space and homely feel of the cottage.

Liked least:Getting used to using the aga!

Travelling group:Family with Young Children

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We have now stayed four times at Barnacre Cottages, twice in Mole End and twice in the Old Stables. Both properties provide excellent accommodation and facilities and are maintained to a very high standard. The cottages are set in peaceful countryside, though not too far from local villages and towns with a good range of shops, cafes pubs and restaurants. Our most recent stay was at Old Stables. Although already first rate it has been improved this year by refurbishment of the bathroom and en suite shower room and the addition of an extra shower room downstairs. As ever the cottage was very clean and well presented, and provided everything we expect of a five star property. Old Stables is deceptively spacious with a long living room and kitchen leading to a delightful conservatory, which opens out to the large private garden at the side. The Aga cooker is a particular favourite, although there is a conventional hob and oven as well. We’ve enjoyed sharing family meals and relaxing in this lovely property. Terry and Sue always make us feel very welcome and are on hand to give local information and suggestions for walks and excursions. Visiting Barnacre is always a pleasure and we are already looking forward to our next trip in the autumn – this time for two weeks!

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Liked best:Relaxing in the conservatory

Travelling group:Extended Family

Your age range50-64

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